Planning Aide — Frontline Permits & Zoning Support

City of Huntington Beach; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Huntington Beach is hiring for Planning Aide or Assistant Planner in the Community Development Department's Permit Center Division. The roles involve direct public interaction, guidance on zoning and land use, and processing permit applications in a fast-paced city environment.

The positions require knowledge of planning principles, strong customer service, and the ability to conduct plan checks and environmental reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field.
• Experience with zoning and subdivision regulations.
• Experience in a public-facing environment and customer service.
• Ability to perform plan checks and environmental reviews.

Responsibilities

• Assist at the Permit Center counter with zoning and land use inquiries.
• Review plans for compliance with development standards.
• Coordinate with Building, Public Works, and Fire departments as needed.
• Process entitlements and plan reviews for approvals.

Skills

Plan checks

Customer service

Public-facing

Zoning knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Land management software

Digital plan review tools

Job description

City of Huntington Beach is hiring for Planning Aide or Assistant Planner in the Community Development Department's Permit Center Division. The roles involve direct public interaction, guidance on zoning and land use, and processing permit applications in a fast-paced city environment.

The positions require knowledge of planning principles, strong customer service, and the ability to conduct plan checks and environmental reviews.